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Redland achieves certification to ISO 14001

Redland has announced it has recently achieved certification to ISO 14001 for its Environmental Management System in all of its seven UK manufacturing sites. The immediate incentive to get the official certification is customer demand, as Andy Webber, project manager, is happy to confirm: “Our clients increasingly need to demonstrate that environmental considerations are part of their procurement policy – particularly in light of the challengi... [more]

Leadbitter project secure awards at Constructing Excellence in Wales

Newport High School has been named Project of the Year by Constructing Excellence in Wales at its annual awards. The school, which is designed for 1,100 students, was built by Leadbitter for Newport City Council as a direct replacement for the old Bettws High School. It is the first secondary school in Wales to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and was completed with no reportable accidents. Judges hailed Newport High School, which was o... [more]

Gleeds acquires Cocentra to further develop its education services

Gleeds' acquisition of Cocentra Ltd is expected to result in the further development of its education services. Cocentra provides educational and ICT advice for schools and Local Authorities throughout the UK and internationally. Cocentra also provides consultancy support through Central Government Frameworks with Partnership for Schools and the DFE. The amalgamation coincides with a commitment by the new coalition government to embrace the ... [more]

Amiri Construction confident about the future

Amiri Construction has published its annual report. Despite the difficult market conditions, the 2009 turnover of £15,020,793 (down by £2.7m) was achieved across 21 projects ranging from £139,000 to £2,840,000. With a profit of 2% and an increase in the balance sheet, the directors are pleased to be in a strong position and relish the challenge of delivering good profits again in 2010. “We chose the green shoot image for the cover as so ... [more]

Two-thirds of construction business owners believe full recovery is still a year away

According to the latest research from Clifton Asset Management (CAM), 68 per cent of business owners say their retirement is further away now than it was a year ago. This compares to a figure of 77 per cent earlier this year, and 80 per cent six months ago. The main reasons given for delaying retirement are tougher trading and market conditions (55 per cent) and declining property and pension values (23 per cent). However exactly two-thirds... [more]

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Final Glance: Construction companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top construction companies were up at the close of trading: Fluor rose $1.08 or 2.3 percent, to $47.42. FosterWhl rose $1.00 or 4.5 percent, to $22.99. Quanta Services rose $.25 or 1.4 percent, to $18.70. Shaw Group rose $.34 or 1.0 percent, to $33.87.

Midday Glance: Construction companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top construction companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $.69 or 1.5 percent, to $47.03. FosterWhl rose $.84 or 3.8 percent, to $22.83. Quanta Services fell $.05 or .3 percent, to $18.40. Shaw Group fell $.05 or .1 percent, to $33.48.

Early Glance: Construction companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top construction companies are up at 10 a.m.: Fluor rose $.61 or 1.3 percent, to $46.95. FosterWhl rose $.61 or 2.8 percent, to $22.60. Quanta Services rose $.19 or 1.0 percent, to $18.64. Shaw Group rose $.14 or .4 percent, to $33.67.

Midday Glance: Construction companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top construction companies are up at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $1.79 or 4.0 percent, to $46.32. FosterWhl rose $.46 or 2.2 percent, to $21.79. Quanta Services rose $.39 or 2.2 percent, to $18.33. Shaw Group rose $1.01 or 3.1 percent, to $33.41.

Early Glance: Construction companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top construction companies are up at 10 a.m.: Fluor rose $1.45 or 3.3 percent, to $45.98. FosterWhl rose $.79 or 3.7 percent, to $22.12. Quanta Services rose $.51 or 2.8 percent, to $18.45. Shaw Group rose $1.09 or 3.4 percent, to $33.49.

Wayne construction firm buys two companies
Moro Corp., a Wayne construction products and services company, said today that it bought two companies in New York state in separate deals.

Local Construction Companies Indicted on Corruption Charges
Cuyahoga County prosecutors have filed racketeering charges against five individuals and two companies, alleging conspiracies that bilked taxpayers in two communities out of millions.

New construction strategies emerge for farshore, deepwater wind farms
Despite a buoyant European offshore wind market, offshore construction & installation contractors that fall short of budget and technology challenges risk falling by the wayside. Utility scale developers at the forefront will be seeking out only companies capable of providing and meeting the necessary challenges imposed on the industry today.

Midday Glance: Construction companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top construction companies are up at 1 p.m.: Fluor rose $1.79 or 4.0 percent, to $46.32. FosterWhl rose $.46 or 2.2 percent, to $21.79.

Final Glance: Construction companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top construction companies were mixed at the close of trading: Fluor fell $.23 or .5 percent, to $44.66. FosterWhl rose $.06 or .3 percent, to $21.33. Quanta Services fell $.01 or .1 percent, to $17.94. Shaw Group fell $.26 or .8 percent, to $32.40.